Mr. Joseph Chacko, Director and CC coordinator of Indian Dalit Ecumenical CC, with Charles Gibbs, URI Executive Director, cutting the ribbon at the inauguration of the first URI Peace Centre in India
Indian Dalit Ecumenical Federation Cooperation Circle (CC) is located in Kerala, India. The CC’s main purpose is to promote harmonious co-existence among religions and to work for the betterment of the conditions of the oppressed. Indian Dalit Ecumenical Federation CC is composed of a group of Aborigines (Dalits), Hindus, Christians and Muslims striving to uplift their communities. In addition to conducting interfaith seminars, the Indian Dalit Ecumenical Foundation CC runs a Peace Centre where courses, leadership training, and women’s welfare programs are offered. The CC collaborates with a variety of organizations for programs and is at the forefront in their work for peace and social justice in Kerala.
